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PM Modi inaugurated the world’s first bamboo-based 2G bioethanol plant at Numaligarh in Assam, with an investment of ₹5,000 crore. This landmark project highlights India’s commitment to clean energy and sustainable development. The plant plays a vital role in supporting India’s E20 ethanol blending target, achieved in 2025, by producing ethanol from bamboo, which is abundant in the Northeast. It follows a zero-waste model, generating not only ethanol but also green chemicals, carbon dioxide, bio-coal, and 25 MW of green power. The project positions Assam as a leader in renewable energy innovation while boosting local bamboo-based industries.